Theres two BMW dealerships in town. Theyre about 15 min away from each other so its worth checking out what both of them have in stock. Theyre both owned by Desert automotive.
As far as warranty work its really not much of a difference. The one on Sahara prob sees more cars so by that logic prob has less time to hassle you about small stuff when it comes to warranty claims

good deal, appreciate it.

I hate asking this, because every car is different, and I've searched/read plenty of threads on here about reliability, but this would be my first time venturing into BMWs....any of you guys riding around without a warranty? or would you say it's a must/pays itself in terms of saving on long term costs of little break downs here and there. Granted I'm not looking to get a 335 or anything and it seems the 328/330 is a little more hassle free just cause it has less things to worry about...

Also, how's the bmw community in the local area? you guys get together from time to time, have tech days, things like that?

I hate asking this, because every car is different, and I've searched/read plenty of threads on here about reliability, but this would be my first time venturing into BMWs....any of you guys riding around without a warranty? or would you say it's a must/pays itself in terms of saving on long term costs of little break downs here and there. Granted I'm not looking to get a 335 or anything and it seems the 328/330 is a little more hassle free just cause it has less things to worry about...

Also, how's the bmw community in the local area? you guys get together from time to time, have tech days, things like that?

I'm no expert but IMO I'd say a warranty is a must have on a 335 and not so much of a need on a n52. Although just like you stated its a hit or miss on every vehicle in terms of reliability.

I hate asking this, because every car is different, and I've searched/read plenty of threads on here about reliability, but this would be my first time venturing into BMWs....any of you guys riding around without a warranty? or would you say it's a must/pays itself in terms of saving on long term costs of little break downs here and there. Granted I'm not looking to get a 335 or anything and it seems the 328/330 is a little more hassle free just cause it has less things to worry about...

Also, how's the bmw community in the local area? you guys get together from time to time, have tech days, things like that?

Agree with IBoost

Unless youre a do it yourself type guy like our very own Handy Manny which could save you a lot of labor costs.

Every Wednesday night theres a meet Nola, and theres groups and events that you can keep busy with.

Speaking of the meet, always fun meeting up with the guys. Had fun last night looking forward to next week fellas

I hate asking this, because every car is different, and I've searched/read plenty of threads on here about reliability, but this would be my first time venturing into BMWs....any of you guys riding around without a warranty? or would you say it's a must/pays itself in terms of saving on long term costs of little break downs here and there. Granted I'm not looking to get a 335 or anything and it seems the 328/330 is a little more hassle free just cause it has less things to worry about...

Also, how's the bmw community in the local area? you guys get together from time to time, have tech days, things like that?

I'm have an aftermarket extended warranty, which got void along time ago due to my mods . I say warranties are only for daily drivers that that you wouldn't mod. Warranty companies would try to find just about anything to void it. That's why I do all my maintenace myself. Has far as a hassle free car, it's all in how the car is maintained. I know guys that had bigger maintenance bills on their 328i than my 335i.
As far as tech days, have them pretty much as needed. Just post up what you need done.

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Originally Posted by R.G.

Agree with IBoost

Unless youre a do it yourself type guy like our very own Handy Manny which could save you a lot of labor costs.

Every Wednesday night theres a meet Nola, and theres groups and events that you can keep busy with.

Speaking of the meet, always fun meeting up with the guys. Had fun last night looking forward to next week fellas

If anybody does there own body work and wants an M3 style trunk spoiler PM me
It's brand new but wavy as sh1t and not worth my time. Paid like 80 for it after shipping throw me a dub and pick it up
For an E92